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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

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Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Crew-1 Docking, Hatch Opening and Welcoming Ceremony
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Nov 17, 2020

Crew-1 Docking, Hatch Opening and Welcoming Ceremony

Crew Dragon "Resilience" spacecraft docks to the International Space Station with astronauts Michael Hopkins,...

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NASA image: Axiom-4 Docking And Hatch Opening Occur – Thursday, June 26, 2025
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Jun 26, 2025

Axiom-4 Docking And Hatch Opening Occur – Thursday, June 26, 2025

Axiom Mission 4 crew members which includes Commander Peggy Whitson, Indian Space Research Organization astronaut...

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Apr 9, 2021

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Expedition 65 Crew Arrives to the International Space Station Expedition 65 Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy of...

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Apr 9, 2020

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Expedition 63 Crew Arrives to the International Space Station Expedition 63 Soyuz Commander Anatoly Ivanishin of...

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NASA image: jsc2020m001396_NTV-VF_Expedition_64_Docking_and_Hatch_Open_201014
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Oct 14, 2020

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Expedition 64 Soyuz Commander Sergey Ryzhikov of Roscosmos and Flight Engineers Sergey Kud-Sverchkov of Roscosmos...

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NASA image: Melroy in the  Orbiter Docking Compartment (ODC)
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Oct 25, 2006

Melroy in the Orbiter Docking Compartment (ODC)

S120-E-006405 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Pam Melroy, STS-120 commander, floats in the Orbiter Docking Compartment...

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Dec 7, 2020

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iss064e011087 (Dec. 7, 2020) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Michael Hopkins and Victor Glover are pictured in the...

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NASA image: iss059m260740609_NTV_VF_Exp59-60_Hatch_Opening_Welcome_Ceremony
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Mar 15, 2019

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U.S. Astronauts and Cosmonaut Dock to the Space Station for Expedition 59-60 Mission After launching earlier in the...

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NASA image: Hatch opening
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Jul 28, 2005

Hatch opening

S114-E-5508 (28 July 2005) --- Astronaut Eileen M. Collins, STS-114 commander, prepares to open the hatch that will...

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NASA image: Crew Member posing for photo during STS-129/Expedition 21 Joint Operations
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Nov 18, 2009

Crew Member posing for photo during STS-129/Expedition 21 Joint Operations

S129-E-007053 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Leland Melvin, STS-129 mission specialist, enters the International Space...

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NASA image: Hadfield and Marshburn in MRM2 prior to Hatch Opening
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Mar 29, 2013

Hadfield and Marshburn in MRM2 prior to Hatch Opening

Expedition 35 commander Chris Hadfield and flight engineer Tom Marshburn (partially obscured) are photographed in...

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NASA image: Whitson greets Frick after Docking
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Feb 9, 2008

Whitson greets Frick after Docking

S122-E-007029 (9 Feb. 2008) --- In a case of commander greets commander, astronauts Peggy Whitson of the...

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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e086842 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: View of Expedition 32 Crew Members during HTV3 Ingress
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Jul 28, 2012

View of Expedition 32 Crew Members during HTV3 Ingress

ISS032-E-011394 (28 July 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 32 flight...

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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e086721 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: STS-133 Crewmembers in U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 26, 2011

STS-133 Crewmembers in U.S. Laboratory

ISS026-E-030339 (26 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Steve Lindsey (right), STS-133 commander; and Steve Bowen,...

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NASA image: STS-129 Crew Member boards the ISS after docking
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Nov 18, 2009

STS-129 Crew Member boards the ISS after docking

ISS021-E-029845 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, enters the...

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NASA image: HTV4 Hatch opening
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Aug 9, 2013

HTV4 Hatch opening

ISS036-E-030213 (9 Aug. 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e086893 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: Whitson and Nespoli prepare to open Node 2 hatch
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Oct 27, 2007

Whitson and Nespoli prepare to open Node 2 hatch

S120-E-006889 (27 Oct. 2007) --- Astronauts Peggy A. Whitson (left), Expedition 16 commander, and European Space...

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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e087366 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: ATV ops
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Jun 18, 2013

ATV ops

ISS036-E-009184 (18 June 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Pavel Vinogradov, Expedition 36 commander, opens the hatch in...

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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e087477 (June 5, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur is inside the...

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NASA image: iss065e086723
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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e086723 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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